...Formative Essay on Student Transition to University Contents Introduction 1 Content 2 1. Key issues 2 2. Approaches 2 3. University support 2 4. Student strategies and actions 2 Conclusion 3 References 3 Introduction Student transition is a complex problem and researches were conducted to find the best solution. This essay presents the key issues of this problem but also the approaches and strategies that can help the students to integrate and accommodate with life in universities. Content 1. Key issues The experience demonstrated that the transition from the high school to university is difficult and raises a lot of problems. The researchers identified the key issues regarding this transition : “'academic involvement', 'goal direction', 'classroom interaction', 'institutional belongingness', 'alienation' and 'social isolation' as the key environmental and motivational factors affecting students.” (Whittaker, 2013) Mostly alienation and social isolation appear at the students from other countries or cities. That’s why the social events organized by universities or campuses are welcomed. In multicultural environment, the academic involvement is more powerful in the first year of studies. “Administrative transition centres on issues surrounding enrolment, managing timetables, keeping track of information and submission due dates, and maintaining contact with academic staff.” (Whittaker, 2013) 2. Approaches Stella (2013) recommends...
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...21/10/2015 University of Westminster Westminster Business School Module code and title: BKEY401 Professional competences Understanding of transition to University Student Name: David Leandro Rodrigues Fernandes Student ID number: 155139862 Seminar Leader name: Theocharis Papadopoulos Word Count: 780 1 21/10/2015 Katanis (2000, p100) says that “the experiences during the first semester at university may be critical in student’s decisions to continue or discontinue studies”. The student transition can be considered as a transition from adolescence to adulthood in which students have to be critical about their future decisions and take responsibility from their actions. This transition could be also considered complex for students because it introduces new challenges and issues, especially in academic literature. In this essay, it will be explained how university can help students to face issues and challenges, means of support that are accessible at the University of Westminster during first year and finally analyze strategies and actions to succeed this transition. Students during the first semester appreciate personal encounters with tutors, which enables them to create and prevent an identity during the transition. However, it seems that they do not get personal encounters because according to Briggs et al (2012) studies have shown the absence of individual contact with staff...
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...University of Westminster Westminster Business School Module code and title: BKEY401 Professional Competences Formative Essay on Student Transition to University Student Name: Khairul Islam Student ID number: 155176981 Word Count: 722 Student Transition to University This essay is about the experience of students during their transition from school to university. This is a big jump for most of the students which have to use determinate strategies and actions in order to make the most of this new experience and do not get lost or give up at the first difficulties they will face. Because of this known difficulties that first year students met, University of Westminister offers support to them in different ways. For students, the move to university is a personal investment of the cultural capital gained through school and college education (Briggs p.1). This is one of the reason that make them more motivate having expectations about their grades in different modules and also about their university life. Some students aspirations might change when they face the reality at the start of their first year and it might results to withdrawal from the course. University assemble students with different background together. Some students might not get along with this diversity of students for different reasons, for example students from different cities or countries could be a problem to socialize with others students and this might be intimidating for them...
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...Iowa’s seasonal transitions are extraordinary and breathtaking. Coming from cool springs to vibrant and hot summers transitioning back into a cool autumn. These transitions from season to season can be hard to describe sometimes, and they’re better off being described through picture or art. A Celebration of the Iowa Prairie by Sarah A. Grant does a tremendous job at this description of the transition from one season to another and depiction of the historical and cultural depth of Iowa’s prairies. This piece of art is definitely an attention grabber in multiple different ways. The artist, Sarah A. Grant owns a company called Sticks Inc. a nationally recognized company for its decorative furniture, and object art. Grant, being from Ames has given over forty pieces of art to the university. In doing so she has became an honorary alumna of the university. Grant considers herself a “historian artist” and in her work of A Celebration of the Iowa Prairie it clearly has a historic background. This is a piece of object art in which she donated...
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...Leading Change, Transition & Transformation A Guide for University Staff 1 Contents 1. Purpose of the ‘How To’ Guide………………………………………………….3 2. Who is the Guide For and Why Use it?.........................................................3 3. Understanding Organisational Change…………………………………….….3 • Introduction……………………………………………………………………4 • What is Change Management………………………………………………4 • • • • What are the differences between change and transition? What is transformation? Leading and managing change Why is organisational change difficult to accomplish? 4. Kotter’s Eight-Stage Process for Creating Major Change……………………7 5. Bridge’s Three Phases for Managing Transition ……………………………...9 6. The Project Management Approach to Change Projects…………………...11 7. Managing Performance During Times of Change……………………..….…19 8. Further Reading…………………………………………………………….……20 2 PURPOSE OF THE ‘HOW TO’ GUIDE The purpose of this guide and accompanying online resources is to provide University staff with an overview of ‘best practice’ change management methodologies, research, readings and guiding pro formas. This guide does not attempt to reproduce the many informative texts written on change management, transition and transformation. The follow-up reading is also strongly advised as it informs much of the change management and transition processes undertaken in the University of Adelaide. The guide identifies the differences between managing the process of change and leading people through...
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...Developing Critical thinking skills is essential for a student’s transition into tertiary education. When developing these skills there are many factors that come into play, ones emotional intelligence can be a crucial factor in a student’s transition into university as it correlates to how one can think independently and creatively. However due to the current structure of the tertiary education system critical thinking development is being put at risk. Instead of universities and colleges being a place where students can stretch their “learning muscles” they are often over feeding students with specialized information which is suffocating their ability to think critically. Universities that enforce students to take a wide variety of subjects in earlier years before they specialize allow them to develop their critical thinking in an university environment as such they are able to convey and create their learning identity superior to those that do not. New environments and responsibilities put additional stresses on secondary school students which will affect their emotional intelligence and ability to think critically. Thinking critically is an important part of a student’s ability to communicate effectively and succeed to their full potential. Such a lapse in the early stages in transition into university can inhibit them from succeeding and meeting their educational goals. The current learning environment presented by post-secondary education has an emphasis of critical thinking...
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...higher education if it presented no challenges? - more importantly, what is the significance of an academic degree if student's take the easier route? - An academic degree is of special value that indicates a student's innate ability - If all students obtain a degree by choosing the easiest path, this will devaluate the significance of an academic degree - And thus, an academic degree will have no meaning - Perhaps student's may need reassess their value on education and realize the importance of the learning process Although obtaining a degree is the primary goal of many students, the learning process is also of equal importance Brinkworth first year experience - Brinkworth et al. state that" a successful transition [from high school to university] is not solely due to academic ability but depends also on the ability to make a rapid adjustment to a learning environment that requires greater autonomy and individual responsibility". (168) - This statement raises several question of whether there are other variables that could affect a student's...
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...The interest in this essay will be the academic curriculum transition from secondary education to higher educational institutions such as colleges and universities. Interest in this area affects many individuals preparing for education beyond K12. The purpose of this essay is to provide an outline of how implement a curriculum improvement plan that goes beyond high school transitioning to colleges and universities. Analysis of Curriculum Articulation and Alignment Curriculums in many high schools (systems) throughout America vary, but regionally many public school systems are similar, especially if they are in the same state. Most states mandate certain criteria that must exist in terms of what is expected for graduation. However, school districts do develop their own curriculums, as long as the elements that are mandated exist in the development of each school districts academic plan. By focusing on existing articulation programs a review of what is occurring in Wisconsin and with some reference to California will be used as a comparison to the proposed plan. In most school systems the goal of curriculum articulation as it applies in Wisconsin and California, is to provide educators a method where they can work towards an established articulated curriculum. (Alexson & Kemnitz, 2004) The target is to provide students with a transition between their secondary education towards colleges or universities. (Alexson & Kemnitz, 2004) The overall goal of the Wisconsin...
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...“A Learning Bridge for Aboriginal Adults” (ALBAA) Final Report Phase I – Aboriginal Transitions Research Fund May 29, 2009 Submitted to: Learning Programs Branch Ministry of Advanced Education 2nd Floor – 835 Humboldt Street PO Box 9882 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9T6 Submitted by: Faculty of Student Development Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Road Box 3010 Kamloops BC V2C 5N3 Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5 Review of Literature ................................................................................................................................... 6 Institutional Factors............................................................................................................................. 7 Cultural Factors ................................................................................................................................. 11 Power and Control Factors ................................................................................................................ 15 Financial and Geographic Factors ..................................................................................................... 16 Limitations of the Current Literature ...
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...customers who use the website. The RUP process uses six best practices or methodologies, which compared to other processes, are more modern in the approach and are used to develop a variety of software applications. The six are iterative development, manage requirements, component based architecture, visual software model, software quality verification and control changes. If the company follows these best practices the company will be successful in the RUP process for this project. The RUP life cycle RUP's life cycle consists of four consecutive phases: inception, elaboration, construction, and transition. In the inception phase, the concept behind the process is reiterated and the boundaries of the project are defined. In the elaboration phase, the problem domain is identified and architecture established. In the construction phase, the software is developed. Finally, in the transition phase, the product is sent to the user domain. Inception Phase The first phase of the process reiterates the concept of what they web design departments want. It defines the boundary or the project. Some of the things that will be determined in this phase include external factors, risk analysis as well as cost and budget. The final product of this phase is that a vision document detailing the project requirements, features and constraints. Phases and iterations are incorporated into the project plan. A forecast of the initial business case, risks, and...
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...from five undergraduate core courses facilitated the analysis, development, and preparation of TLC Consulting Firm. Mission Statement Transitional Life Care Consultant Firm’s mission is to facilitate client growth with transition through life events and life changes. TLC consultants strive to join with others to create the conditions under which all people with transitional needs will experience opportunities to develop and exercise competence; encouragement to make choices in the pursuit of personal growth, presence, and participation in the transitional process; respect and dignity through the promotion of protection from abuse and neglect and isolation; opportunities for self-advocacy that empower each client to articulate his or her needs; and reduce the negative stress surrounding many life changes. Summary of Firm and Services Transition from one situation to another can be stressful; it is a process of progress forward. The Holmes-Rahe Scale (1967) lists 43 life events and life changes that contribute to one’s stress level. Each member of this team has personal experience as well as education, which would benefit a consultant firm with a mission to assist people in some form of transition. Two of the team members have direct experience with transition from state Foster Care programs, three members have been small business owner/operators, and four members have direct educational experience fitting the human services need. The strengths of this team indicate strong organizational...
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...contributo sia stato discusso pubblicamente. Il nome del proponente è riportato in nota all'articolo. I punti di vista espressi nei quaderni della Facoltà di Economia riflettono unicamente le opinioni degli autori, e non rispecchiano necessariamente quelli della Facoltà di Economia dell'Università dell'Insubria. These Working papers collect the work of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Insubria. The publication of work by other Authors can be proposed by a member of the Faculty, provided that the paper has been presented in public. The name of the proposer is reported in a footnote. The views expressed in the Working papers reflect the opinions of the Authors only, and not necessarily the ones of the Economics Faculty of the University of Insubria. © Copyright Ivan Moscati Printed in Italy in december 2012 Università degli Studi dell'Insubria Via Monte Generoso, 71, 21100 Varese, Italy All rights reserved. No part of this paper may be reproduced in any form without permission of the Author. How cardinal utility entered economic analysis during the Ordinal Revolution* Ivan Moscati University of Insubria, Varese (Italy) This draft: November 2012 * I am grateful to the participants at the 2012 meetings of the ESHET, the HES and the STOREP for their helpful comments on previous drafts of the paper. I also thank the members of the staff of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library...
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...& Research Writing Critical Reasoning& Academic Skills RUA – Assessment Test Compass Reading ________ Compass Writing ________ University Writing Requirement ENG 100 _______________ ENG 101 (If required by RUA) English Placement ________ Math Domain ________ ________ ________ ______________ ENG 102 PLS 220 ______________ ______________ Introduction to Composition Argument, Analysis, Research Math Score Math Placement MATH 095 _______________ (If required by RUA) MATH 110 or higher_______ Quantitative Literacy Technological Literacy Grade of C or higher required in all OLED courses. See reverse for important information on pre-requisites. Major Courses in Organizational Leadership OLED 320 ________________ Intro to Org Communication I OLED 325 ________________ Intro to Org Communication II OLED 330 ________________ Foundations of Org Leadership OLED 335 ________________ Organizational Change OLED 350 ________________ Group Dynamics and Facilitation Or Transitions: TRDV 423 OLED 365 ________________ Social Justice & Diversity at Work Or Transitions: TRDV 428 OLED 370 ________________ Leadership Development OLED 380 ________________ Strategy, Vision and Planning OLED Elective_____________ OLED Elective_____________ See reverse for list of OLED Electives and Transitions program Minor or Functional Area...
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...are slow to embrace new methods of learning” by Christopher Magan, 2010. This article explains how advances in technology are not as welcomed, as it should. In the analysis of this article, I will determine the research and purpose of the article, as well as discuss the complications under examination, the used methods of inquiries, and the completion of the research. An association professor of communication at Wright State University, Lynn Disbrow, received an award recently by the Ohio Board of Regents (Magan, 2010). This award was in recognition for her digitally making speaker notes, which reduced the cost of materials from $90 to $35. That enabled students the same supplementary material at a much cheaper price. The reality of the textbook market is that with the invention of tablets and net books, traditional textbooks will lose some market share to digital print. Many universities have already begun this transition. For as quickly as students accept technology trends such as social networking, studies show that students are slower to transition to digital textbooks. The Student Watch put together a study in 2010 which revealed seventy-four percent of students would rather use printed textbooks. As many as 60% of students were unaware that their textbooks were available to them digitally. Students use printed textbooks from the onset of primary education; this thought process stays with them throughout their scholastic career. In an effort to maximize profit and the...
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...Brittany Coleman PSY-311-601 December 13, 2015 Social Psychology to the Rescue, College Student Dropout Rates I. Literature Review One growing concern for colleges and universities across the United States is college student dropout rates. According to College Atlas, 70% of Americans will study at a 4-year college, but less than two-thirds will graduate. About 40% of full-time students attending a 4-year institution in the United States complete a bachelor’s degree within 4 years, while around 58.6 % of students earn theirs within 6 years. Among research and findings pertaining to college student dropout rates, social, psychological, and economic factors tend to be the main causes of such a high percentage of college student dropouts. In the article titled, College Student Retention: An Exploration of the Relationship between Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Purpose in Life among College Students, DeWitz, Woosley, and Walsh believed that high school GPA, support, motivation, and coping strategies were all predictors of college student persistence. When a college student does not master these areas, then this could lead to them possibly dropping out. The article goes on to explain that student with low high school GPA’s tend to have a more difficult time meeting the academic requirements compared to a college student who had a relatively higher high school GPA. This could possibly require the student to put more time into their academics and therefore put a hold on developing...
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